Oakley Is Suing Rory McIlroy And Nike, Hoping To Hold Up Their Reported $200 Million Endorsement Deal

McIlroy's apparel contract with Oakley expires on December 31.
Under their deal, Oakley has the right to match any competing
offer that involves glasses or clothing, according to ESPN's
Lester Munson. Oakley is claiming that McIlroy and his agent
jumped ship for Nike and
ignored their matching offer, thus violating the contract.

"According to Oakley, the damage that has resulted from McIlroy's
refusal to renew with Oakley is 'irreparable' and entitles Oakley
to an injunction that would stop Nike and McIlroy from concluding
or implementing their contract. Oakley is also claiming money
damages but does not specify any amount and asserts that it has
spent $300,000 on a photo shoot for the products McIlroy would
have endorsed in 2013."

The Nike deal is a "head-to-toe coverage" endorsement deal,
Munson says, that is the most lucrative in golf history.